I'm looking for some pictures to see what's the most popular /cleanest/easiest V-8 engine set up for this build, looking for a ford in a ford. also don't forget the 6's...
Click on Community,then click on social groups and go to our 1952-56 Ford group we will have plenty of ideas for Ya! I'm running a 302 and AOD in my '54,not hard to do.
I am running a 65 Buick 300-2 V8, hooked to a 65 super turbine 300 trans. Kind of an odd setup, but thats what I like about it.
Nothing is easier than sticking a SBF in there. I've found that that problem with mid 50's Fords isn't the length of the engine, it's the width. That's not so say wide motors don't fit, but you wind up having to fight through a myriad of other issues like exhaust plumbing and cooling issues. My buddy had a 472 Cadillac in his and it was a battle to keep that car running cool.
My '53 has a '61 348/4 speed and a '70 Mach 1 9" rear. There's a Tex Smith book called How to build Shoebox Fords and it covers 49-54, some good motor swap info in there.
I know it's not traditional, but here's mine with a 2003 5.4 litre from a Lightning pick up. Supercharged and EFI backed by a 6 speed AOD.
trad or not trad... thats not too shabby meng... you got any pics of how you mounted that beast in there? any clearance issues with the steering or crossmember?
The stock 239 is in my 54 that I have now soon to be a 292 with a T-5. My last one had a 429 Caddy lots of fun.
ive talked myself out of putting a 331 hemi in mine a few times ...after the s-10 clip under it this winter i might try it.
The one I did and drove for years had a 312 t-bird with a 3speed auto. Clean and easy. Four barrel and 3x2 at different times.
one i had a few years ago would of keep it if it had a y-block or a 350-350 but it had a 302 with a c-4 sold it to a hamber
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